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Bu R. F. and A. L Hd. Qr's So. Dist N.C Wilmington NC May 3rd 1867 Colonel I have the honor to enclose herein a list of names for Registers of Election in Columbus County N.C. These two men are the only ones I can hear of in this County who are suitable persons. Lieut Echelberry, who was Ass't Sup't of this County for eight months, informs me that he knows of no other persons either white or black, in the County who could do for the position. There are no Northern men settled here. I Am Colonel Very Respectfully [[signature]] Allan Rutherford [[/signature]] Cap't 44" US Infantry Sup't So. Dis't NC